Monthly Archives: January 2008
Sara McLachlan Rocks!
The singer Sara McClachlan is my new hero for the day! Watch this video to see why I admire her so much. She isn’t asking for any money…she’s showing you how she wisely spent hers.
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My gaseous son
You’d have to read this previous post to know what I am talking about here. Caleb was at church yesterday and as we were chatting with the missionaries in the foyer, he turned to me and said, “Mom, I need … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Civil Rights and Racism
“I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn … Continue reading
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Children’s prayers – an Attitude of Gratitude
My children’s prayers can be sweet and innocent at times and other times they can be hilarious. Micheline has smiled ever so sweetly across the table at Ben as she signed the blessing on the food and asked God to … Continue reading
Deafness at the Expo
I had a hilarious experience today that I promised would not show up on the cochlear implant forums. I didn’t promise, however, that I wouldn’t blog about it. Names have been changed to protect the innocent… One of my sons … Continue reading
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Shades of Black
This is one of my favorite books. Both the photos and the text deliciously draw you in. Children with skin tones ranging from very dark to very light are all included. One editorial review states: Originally published as a picture … Continue reading
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What color are you?
Having a multiracial family, I find myself more cognizant of labels that people place on each other according to race. When Micheline first came home at age four, she knew her colors in Creole, and started learning them in English. … Continue reading
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Turning 50
No, thankfully not me for a few more years. My DH, however, turned 50 on Tuesday. Due to a crazy schedule, we celebrated it yesterday with family and a few friends. I stole an idea from my friend Theresa’s blog … Continue reading
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